Emma Oaksford Counselling

05/12/2025

What a fantastic idea for new parents in Weymouth who want to swim!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17n6z7NAkB/

Had to pop this on the grid, what a wonderful new service for mums with little babies who would like to get in the sea for a swim. Pop in store for a flyer or see the details pictured. Sea Swimming is so good for general well-being, and so difficult to access when you have a new baby. Thank you to Corinne for providing this service 💛

13/11/2025

I see so many men in my practice who would benefit from this wonderful idea!
If you are a man or know a man and a teen who would benefit from this, please do share 🏊‍♂️🩳
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14PH9dVeqXF/

Start your Saturday with a splash! Join other dads and sons for a refreshing morning swim — great company, cold water, and a boost for body and mind.

13/10/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/19pHyKgKeW/

12/06/2025

I maybe late to the party but I've just seen this amazing resource so thought I'd share for all the parents with ND kids!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1As4MsCnRf/

03/06/2025

I have finally updated my website to include...

*Pregnancy to Parenthood Transitions* A workshop for people who are expecting a new baby and who would like to work on the relational side of their experience (and maybe meet some other lovely expecting parents along the way).

Pregnancy often brings up many thoughts and feelings can can feel very exciting, but can also feel very worrying for some. This group course allows you to explore some of those thoughts and feelings and gain new understanding, awareness and tools to help you support each other in the next chapter of your lives!

Groups are on a Saturday morning, 10am - 12.00 in either Weymouth or Dorchester or on a midweek evening online from 7pm - 9pm.

Please message me for more information and share with those who may be interested.

Emma 🌻

www.emmaoaksfordcounselling.com

21/05/2025

It's been quite a while since I've added a post here. I've been having a rather lovely social media break. However, I thought a nice post on the positives of metaphor seemed relevant to my practice at the moment.

Why Metaphor Matters in Therapy

When a client says, “It’s like I’m carrying a backpack full of bricks,” they’re not just describing stress, they’re showing us how it feels to be them.

In counselling, working with metaphor helps clients:

Gain clarity

Express the unspeakable

Feel seen, without needing perfect words

Metaphors bypass logic and speak the language of the emotional brain. They honour complexity and create space for curiosity, play, and healing.

Have you ever used metaphor in your own self-reflection or practice? What did it reveal?

03/04/2024

⭐️Good News Info!! ⭐️

Gosh it's been a long time since I've been active on Facebook. I've been working lots and hanging out with the family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

I have a few bits of good news to share! (although my inactivity probably means this won't be seen by anyone 🙄🫠)

Good news no1: I have opened up some more availability on a Thursday daytime at my office in Weymouth or online via Zoom. If you would like more information or know someone who is looking for individual, relationship or parenting counselling or trauma therapy please get in touch emmaoaksfordcounselling@yahoo.com

Good news no2: from next week I will be offering single session, solution focussed therapy!!! Please contact for more info.

Good news no3: I've been thinking more about my role in supporting parents and reflecting on my own parenting challenges and how parenting can often feel quite isolating.

I'm wondering if there is a need in the Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester area for a parent therapeutic support group? I'd love to know your thoughts. Please ping me a message if you're interested.

06/12/2022

This is reminiscent of some of the work I do with couples as a parent counsellor with ReWellness and in Relationship Counselling in private practice.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=446680901002366&id=100069813781908&sfnsn=scwspmo

18/10/2022

Hi everyone 👋

Just to let you know that ReWellness, who I am an affiliate counsellor with, are excited to have been given funding for counselling disadvantaged and disabled children. If you come across anyone this may help please get them to email ReWellness through the contact form on their website or give them a call for more details.

4-11 YEARS Enhancing Children’s Lives LEARN MOREENQUIRE 11-18 YEARS You Matter LEARN MOREENQUIRE All Young People therapists are 100% qualified to work with children WELCOME TO REWELLNESS We provide counselling for all ages CHILDREN We enable children to express and communicate their world through...

17/10/2022

After a difficult session, I often discuss with my clients things they can do to feel grounded again.

Other things I suggest are listening to a show on the radio or watching a funny TV programme, mindfulness exercises when eating a chocolate bar, or when sessions have been particularly heavy or emotional, physically brushing yourself off can seem strange, but can feel really helpful.

17/10/2022

Monday's can seem a little like hard work after a relaxing weekend. If I get the chance, only 3 sun salutations can make such a change to my motivation, my sense of self and my preparation for the day ahead.

This is a really good instructional image to help you do the same.

14/10/2022

One of my favourite proverbs is "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today!"

Have you been thinking about getting counselling for a while but haven't yet taken the first step, but the next time you're in crisis mode wish you'd found a counsellor weeks ago?

I see this so often. Let me help you. Let me guide you through the first step. You never know, it could be the beginning of a new journey in the right direction, one step at a time ✨️ 👣